Kenya Ports Authority Extends Port of Mombasa Capacity With New Berth 19B Development
KPA's Berth 19B extension adds 240 metres of quay length and 300,000 TEUs of annual capacity, part of a strategy to invest in port infrastructure ahead of demand at East Africa's busiest maritime gateway.
enya Ports Authority is pressing ahead with one of its most significant infrastructure developments at the Port of Mombasa, as cargo volumes through East Africa's busiest maritime gateway continue to grow.
At the center of this push is Berth 19B, a major quay extension currently under construction that is designed to keep pace with rising trade demand across the region.
The new berth adds 240 metres of quay length with a draft of 15 metres, built to modern specifications capable of accommodating container vessels of up to approximately 45,000 deadweight tonnage.
The development directly addresses a key operational gap, as larger vessels calling on Mombasa increasingly require deeper drafts and longer berthing spaces to turn around efficiently.
Once completed, Berth 19B will deliver an additional handling capacity of 300,000 TEUs annually.
The expanded capacity is expected to reduce congestion at existing berths, improve vessel turnaround times, and enable smoother cargo evacuation from the port.
The project's scope covers quay wall construction, channel dredging, container yard expansion, and supporting infrastructure designed to integrate seamlessly with existing terminal systems.
Kenya Ports Authority has positioned the development as part of a broader strategy to invest in port infrastructure ahead of demand, rather than in response to it, an approach aimed at reinforcing the Port of Mombasa's standing as the region's preferred logistics and trade hub for the long term.
